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Government: Highways In Poor, Minority Neighborhoods More Likely to Be Potholed Messes
It is either a total coincidence or another example of how deeply structural racism and classism is embedded in American institutions.
Climate Change Could Destroy America's Roads
Many roads aren't built to withstand extreme heat, an increasingly common occurrence in many parts of the country.
Why Indie Rock Fifty-Somethings Are Going Synthpop
Decades into their careers, rock 'n' roll journeymen from seminal bands like Guided By Voices and Pavement are discovering the subversive joys of making electronic music.
Stephen Malkmus Listens to LCD Soundsystem: “It’s a Dance-Rock Workout”
Ahead of the release of his experimental electronic album, 'Groove Denied,' Stephen Malkmus listens to LCD Soundsystem's 2005 self-titled album for the first time.
Stephen Malkmus Isn't Horsing Around Anymore
On 'Sparkle Hard,' the Jicks frontman takes modern life in stride. We talk to indie's Founding Father about the new album, short attention spans, and his budding romance with Auto-Tune.
Stephen Malkmus and Kim Gordon Have a Country-Pop Song, Y'All
"Refute," taken from Stephen Malkmus & the Jicks' new album 'Sparkle Hard,' is a twangy pop song that keeps a little jaggedness.
How Superorganism Achieved the Impossible
They’re the first new band from this generation who sound like no one else and make exhilarating, meaningful music for every damn age.
Superorganism Covered Pavement In Their Own Idiosyncratic Way
The enigmatic eight-piece performed a version of Malkmus and co.'s "Cut Your Hair" for Sirius XM.
Scott Kannberg Ascends Again as Spiral Stairs
The guitarist and songwriter—once one-half of Pavement, now solo—talks to us about his new album and clears up some stories from the 90s.
Rank Your Records: Spiral Stairs Happily Rates Pavement’s Five LPs
Scott Kannberg a.k.a. Spiral Stairs looks back at the indie rock band's revered but hit-free catalog.
Clearance Continue Their Peppy Forays into the World of Toe-Tapping Pop
Their music may have some summery Californian vibes but Clearance are very much the sons of the Midwest.
The Best Trolls of 2015
From a Presidential candidate's fake Pavement tweet to the media thinking Kanye fans don't know who The Beatles are, this was truly the best year for trolling.